Matt Bellamy of Muse calls for more female politicians to save the Earth
According to the frontman of Muse Matt Bellamy the planet could be saved from environmental catastrophe only if it was ruled by more female leaders.
Hillary Clinton. Don’t vote for me because I’m a woman
We look at the electoral programme of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, in particular those policies that interest not only Americans, but everyone.
Dunkirk refugee camp is hell on earth, in the heart of Europe
Nel comune di Grande-Synthe, nel nord della Francia, migliaia di profughi vivono in condizioni disumane. Al gelo, nel fango. Tra loro centinaia di bambini.
St. Vincent designs the first electric guitar for women
The first electric guitar designed for the female body by musician St. Vincent is lighter and more practical than a standard electric guitar.
Syrian refugees are the protagonists of the World Press Photo of the Year
A picture taken by the Australian photographer Warren Richardson denouncing the exodus of Syrian refugees has won the 2016 World Press Photo Contest.
Museo Atlantico, Europe’s first underwater museum is dedicated to refugees crossing the Mediterranean
Museo Atlantico is the first underwater museum in Europe. Located in the Canary Islands, it’s a monument to the thousands of – forgotten – refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
The Barefeet Theatre. Zambian street children regain their right to play
Play, creativity and empowerment. This is how Lusaka’s Barefeet Theatre gives street children a chance at a better life.
Mexican Supreme Court: legalise marijuana because the free development of personality is a right
To legalise or not to legalise, everyone has an opinion on the matter. We look at marijuana policy in the Americas to understand why.
Teenage girls who eat lots of fruit and veg protect themselves from breast cancer
A study published in the Pediatrics journal reveals that eating food rich in fibres during the teenage years reduces the odds of developing breast cancer when adult.
Communities are abandoning female genital cutting. And Africa hears them loud and clear
The Senegal-based NGO Tostan helps African communities empower themselves by renouncing harmful traditions such as female genital cutting and child marriage.